The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

Arrangements Are Being Perfected by the
Directors for the Seasons Opening.

In preparing the grounds for the opening OF
the season the directors are following plan
that will give Indianapolis one of the best ball
parks in the country The investment is con-
sidered good one. for it is expected the returns
of this and next year will far overbalance the
expenditures. In canvassing for subscriptions
yesterday the committees met with encourage
mont. Mayor Denny and City Attorney Taylor
went through the Court house and secured some
good amounts, besides selling number OF sea
son tickets. During the afternoon President
Newberger and Secretary Thomas went over all
the lists of the canvassing committees
and weeded out several small amounts
not considered good. When they had
finished they found that 81. 575 is still necessary
to complete the amount required by the League.
The $l4, 900 payable to the League next Monday
10 being collected by Charles F. Meyer, treas
urer of the club. and nearly all those who sub
scribed paying promptly. The sale of season
tickets has been larger than was anticipated,
and the indications are that the club will be we'll
supported. 1t is thought good percentage of
the patrons of games will be from the surround
ing towns. Many orders have already come in
for season tickets, and excursions will be run
for the League games
Some of the players are expected to arrive to-
day. and all will certainly be ready for duty
next Monday There now nineteen of them
under reserve but it is probable that five of the
number may be released. Gasscock is looked
for this morning, and, as he is to be captain of
the club, he will be given the privilege of select
1ng the players. There seems to be q disposition
among some of them to demand exorbitant
salaries, as they are continually harrassing
President Newberger by writing or telegraphing
him concerning the matter. Salaries of the ma
n no M yuil yAf I'D IN
players are all in the city, but none of them
are to be paid unreasonable figures. Glasscock
and Denny only will receive salaries
above the 50, 900 limit The latter held out sew
era days for So, 500, but the directors refused to
pay any such sum, and be has finally accepted
$4,000. with $500 advance money which has
been telegI aphed him. The remainder of the
players will be paid from 1000 to So 600, and il
they refuse to play for the amount proposed
after their arrival they will be black listed.
There are plenty of good ball men the club can
secure at reasonable figures. Larry McKeon il
very anxious to be given position. The
directors have received from him re-
quest to pitch against the Cncinnatis here April
18, and they have agreed to allow him that priv.
1ege. He will go into practice with the club next
week, and if he shows to good advantage will
perhaps be retained Poorman, of the Bostons,
IL also available. He played here in 1884, and it
Is said has become one of the best outfelders and
batters in the country. Since the Bostons OBJ
tanned Kelley they have no use for him. and
prefers to come TO Indianapolis The directors
at their yesterdays meeting decided upon
Uniform which will be a waist OF Sleeps grey
flannel, navy blue stockings belts and caps
Each man will be supplied with two uniforms.
During the month Of April Indianapolis will
play three league games at home and none
abroad; in May. three games at home and
twenty-on abroad; in June, sixteen at HON
and Blk abroad; in July, eight at home and fir
teen abroad; August, fifteen at home and nine
abroad; September, thirteen at home and
twelve abroad, and in October, five at home
and none abroad The several clubs in the
League will go over considerable space during
the season in playing championship game!
Alone Boston will travel 10, 81 miles: Chicago
9.9l8; Detroit. 10000; indianapolis, 1905; New
York, $3.50: Philadelphia. 9,504; Pittsburg
10000 and Washington. 9,575 miles; total, IS,
Sl2 miles The longest jump for the Indianapo
lis club will be from this city to Philadelphia
May l6, distance of S22 miles.
Manager Kelly, of the Louisville Club, has
adopted scheme by which the speed of pitchers
can be greatly increased. The pitcher will bt
required to practice with two pound iron ball
and the man who will pitch in each game will
use it about half an hour before time is called
After having handled the iron ball for a few
minutes an ordinary ball will feel light
feather and can DO thrown with great speed
All that will be required this year, Kelly says
is speed and control of the ball Curves will
not amount to much